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Legion celebrates 80th year

Veterans, from left, Lloyd Hughes, Hilbert Lechelt, Andy Nelson, Max Pfannmuller, June Watt, Alex McCallum, and Bud Schaupmeyer are the honoured guests at the 80th anniversary of the Mayerthorpe Royal Canadian Legion Branch 126 on Saturday, June 22. See story on page 20. Ann Harvey | Mayerthorpe Freelancer Mayerthorpe Agricultural Society is holding its 58th annual fair on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10 and 11. The theme for the 2013 fair is Back to the Basics. Fair organizers say they are thankful for the donations they have received to date but even with them, they regretfully announced that they cannot afford to bring in midway rides. Society members say they are always looking for new members and new ideas. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Mayerthorpe Ag Barn at 8 p.m. Without more community interest and Passenger, Pa Pass Passenger, ssen enge ger, r, Lig Light ight ht Tru Truck, ruck ck, an and and Commercial Truck Tires All SIZES and All Major Brands Complete Installation & Balancing

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Ag faces fair downsizing, possible end

ment will again be held in conjunction with the fair. A new attraction this year will be a picture booth sponsored by the Alberta Treasury Branch. There will be no presale gate admission this year. The admission will be kids six and under free, kids seven to twelve for one day $3 and for a two-day pass $5, adults 13 and older, one day $6 and a two-day pass $10. The camping charge will be $10 a night. - Submitted b y the Mayerthorpe Agriculture Society

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